William Wyler
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Summary
William Wyler was born on July 1, 1902[1], in Mulhouse[2]. He died on July 27, 1981[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film actor[7], film director[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,682 views/month, #6,795 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Spouse: Margaret Sullavan[12], Margaret Tallichet[13]
- Child: Catherine Wyler[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15], Switzerland[16]
- Native language: German[17], English[18], Yiddish[19]
- Occupation: director[20]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[21]
- Notable work: The Collector[22], The Children's Hour[23], Ben-Hur[24], The Big Country[25], Friendly Persuasion[26], The Desperate Hours[27], Roman Holiday[28], Carrie[29], Detective Story[30], The Heiress[31], The Best Years of Our Lives[32], Mrs. Miniver[33], The Little Foxes[34], The Westerner[35]
- Award received: Directors Guild of America Award[36], Academy Award for Best Director[37], AFI Life Achievement Award[38], Golden Plate Award[39], Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award[40], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[41], Palme d'Or[42], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[43], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[44], Golden Globe Awards[45]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Commons category: William Wyler[48]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[49]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[50]
- Family name: Wyler[51], Weiller[52]
- Given name: William[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:William Wyler[54]
- Relative: Carl Laemmle[55]
Why It Matters
William Wyler has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was William Wyler born?
William Wyler was born in Mulhouse[2].
Where did William Wyler die?
William Wyler died in Los Angeles[4].
Who was William Wyler married to?
William Wyler's spouses include Margaret Sullavan[12] and Margaret Tallichet[13].
What did William Wyler do for work?
William Wyler worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film actor[7], film director[8], and actor[9].
Where did William Wyler go to school?
William Wyler was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[21].
What awards did William Wyler receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[36] and Academy Award for Best Director[37].